Solemnity

          Lent is a season of solemnity and sacrifice commemorating Jesus' exodus into the desert; our sacrifice is a reminder of the sacrifice of self Jesus made to save us from our sins. It is a time to reflect on your dependence on God's mercy and your understanding of faith. 

          Lent is a season of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. It is a Christian tradition that is observed in many denominations. It is the hallowed forty-day period of sacrifice leading up to Jesus' death and Resurrection. During Lent, Orthodox Christians, Catholics and some Protestants prepare for Holy Week by fasting, praying, and reconciling with the Lord. As an important religious observance in the Christian world, Lent is the season to observe and commemorate the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the son of God, our Savior and Redeemer. It is an opportune time to reflect on what it means to be a follower of . In addition to weekly Sunday service, it's good to go to church frequently where you can go to sit and engage in deep prayer, especially during this season. Reconciliation or confession, a wonderful way to turn away from sin and reunite yourself with Christ. On the other hand, Catholics are asked to abstain from meat on Lenten Fridays, though fish is allowed to be eaten as pertaking the tradition. 

          While the preceding seasons are cheery and bright, the same cannot be said about Lent. It is a time of simplicity and solemnity. And spend more time prayoing and focusing on what it truly means and how you can embody that prayer in your everyday life.

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